EXTERNAL ENVELOPE 51


Clearly ready for the FHS


Paul Higgins of TuffX explores glazing options for meeting the demands of Part O but also the upcoming Future Homes Standard, on aesthetics and function


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uring an era of change in the construction, we are also at a pivotal moment when it comes to glazing – and there are now a variety of glazing options which have been specifically designed to be future-focused. The latest Building Regulations, including Document L, Document O and the incoming Future Homes Standard (FHS), are part of an ongoing and focused drive towards net zero in 2050; ultimately, the performance of our glazing products is only going one way – up.


The relatively new Approved Document Part O, designed to tackle overheating, is


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driving change. The Document seeks to ensure that the design and construction of new residential buildings limit unwanted solar gain in summer and, if required, provide adequate means to remove heat from the indoor environment. This is becoming more of an issue with the heatwaves the UK has experienced in recent years.


Solar glass solutions To deliver the comfortable ambient interior temperature occupants are looking for, without the need for air cooling technologies, high-quality solar glass


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